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August 24, 2010 · Cirrus Design SR20 · N8154M

Porter, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 24, 2010
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Porter, TX
Aircraft
Cirrus Design SR20
Tail Number
N8154M
Operator
Victor Bravo
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10LA502

The airplane bounced on landing and the pilot had trouble getting the airplane to settle back to the runway. Concerned that he was not going to be able to stop on the remaining runway, the pilot elected to perform a go-around. The pilot applied full engine power and retracted the flaps; however, the airplane settled into trees 2,200 feet beyond the departure end of the runway. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground and came to rest in a nose-down, near-vertical position. The pilot reported that the wind was light and variable at the time, and that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's delay in performing a go-around, which resulted in an impact with trees.

Full Narrative

On August 23, 2010, about 2230 central daylight time, a Cirrus Design Corp SR20, N8154M, was substantially damaged during impact with terrain during an attempted go-around maneuver at the North Houston Business Airport, (K9X1) Porter, Texas. The private pilot, the sole occupant, sustained serious injuries. The airplane was registered to and operated by a private individual. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The flight originated from the West Houston Airport (KIWS), Houston, Texas, around 2200. The pilot reported that the airplane bounced on landing and that he had trouble getting the airplane to settle back to the runway. Concerned that he was not going to be able to stop on the remaining runway, the pilot elected to perform a go-around maneuver. The pilot applied full engine power and retracted the flaps; however, the airplane settled into trees 2,200 feet beyond the departure end of the runway. As the airplane began to impact trees, the pilot deployed the airplane's ballistic parachute. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground and came to rest in a nose down, near vertical position. Both wings and the fuselage were structurally damaged during the accident. The pilot further reported that the winds were light and variable at the time, and that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:30 CDT
Nearest AirportNorth Houston Business (1nm)
Runway35
Runway Length3594 ft
Runway Width46 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCirrus Design SR20
Tail NumberN8154M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVictor Bravo
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter0
Observation Time03:00
Weather SourcePILO

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